MURRUMBIDGEE Local Health District has congratulated the staff of Young Hospital and Health Service for raising almost $300 for breast cancer at it’s Biggest Morning Tea held at the facility last Thursday.
“Congratulations to Young Health Service on raising $290 for Breast Cancer through a Biggest Afternoon Tea held yesterday,” MLHD said.
“Their efforts are part of Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea – an initiative raising vital funds to make a big difference for those impacted by cancer.
“Well done to all involved.”
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has addressed the NSW Parliament calling for action on a drought preparedness strategy with drought conditions worsening across the Hilltops and Cootamundra electorate.
Though there was some much needed rainfall across the Hilltops, the region is still either in or creeping into the grips of a drought and Ms Cooke has called on the Government to take action to empower communities.
“As drought conditions expand across southern NSW, with the Cootamundra electorate experiencing the
worst of this event, I’m calling on the Government to implement a coordinated, well-funded and long-term drought preparedness strategy that builds infrastructure, empowers communities and strengthens resilience,” Ms Cooke said.
“It is time we think about drought the same way as other natural disasters by making a shi from response and recovery to mitigation and preparedness.
Ms Cooke believes that a NSW Fodder Reserve is an initiative that is worth considering.
“I’ve also called for immediate relief in the form of transport subsidies for stock, water and fodder,” she said.
During her address to parliament Ms Cooke told those in the chamber that though it is raining in Sydney, it is not in the local region and communities are suffering.
“While rain might be falling here in Sydney conditions are very di erent across the south of the state,” Ms Cooke said.
“Across the Cootamundra electorate drought has taken hold.
“At the end of April the NSW DPI formally declared drought across much of our region.”
Ms Cooke expressed how local farmers were not surprised with the declaration as they’d already begun to
ship in water and feed for livestock.
“With feed costs high, markets are being ooded with livestock,” she said.
“On May 5 and again on May 13, a staggering 8,700 head of cattle went under the hammer at the Wagga Livestock Marketing Centre, described as unprecedented.
“A record few would wish to see repeated.
“This is what drought looks like, it creeps in, stripping paddocks bare, draining dams and bank accounts and exhausting people to the core.”
Ms Cooke went on to say that unlike oods or bushres there is no warning on an app and no one on the
ground to ght the battle.
“Still, our farmers are expected to bear the burden until it becomes politically convenient to act,” she said.
Ms Cooke told the parliament that they had an opportunity to change the status quo.
“We cannot keep responding to disasters by waiting for them to break us,” she said.
“We must continue to shi from response and recovery to mitigation and preparedness.
“As a state, we’ve already begun that shi in other disaster contexts in a multi-partisan, non-political way.”
Ms Cooke was referring to the NSW Reconstruction Authority in November 2022,
the group was something that Ms Cooke had instituted during her time as the then Minister for Emergency Services, Resilience and Flood Recovery.
“It’s time for drought to be treated in the same way,” Ms Cooke said.
“Not as an exception, but a recurring risk requiring the same level of coordination, investment and forward thinking.”
Ms Cooke has posted the full video of her address on her Facebook page for anyone to view and has called for any residents or landholders who are needing advise or support to please contact her o ce at cootamundra@parliament.nsw.gov.au.
By REBECCA HEWSON
Fellowship of Australian Writers national writing competition ready to launch
The Lambing Flat Young Branch of the Fellowship of Australian Writers NSW Inc has conducted its writing competition, in conjunction with the Annual Cherry Festival, since 1983.
Over the years the format has changed, beginning with separate competitions for writing and poetry.
The current format of combining Short Stories and Poetry, for Adults and Students, has been in place for some time.
This year’s competition will be o cially launched by the State Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke, at the Young Services Club, 16 Cloete Street, Young on Tuesday 10th June 2025, at 11:00am.
Entries will close on 19th September 2025, this has been brought forward by three weeks, to maximise the opportunity for Year 12 students to submit entries.
As has been customary, prize winners will be announced at the 75th National Cherry Festival on Sunday 7th December 2025.
Through the competition, the Fellowship hopes to nur-
ture the skill of writing short stories and poetry, also aiming to provide encouragement to writers to showcase their writing e orts.
entries from their schools.
This year the competition includes open themed short story and poetry for adult entrants.
Years 3-4; Primary, Years 5-6.
The Secondary School sections are Years 7-8-9 and Years 10-11-12.
It is supported in these endeavours by its sponsors, the Young Services Club, the South West Slopes Bank, and Penrose Funerals. Additionally, teachers from across Australia support students and coordinate
Multiple entries are allowed; entry fees apply. In response to feedback from judges and teachers, the number of Primary School sections has been expanded to include Infants, Years 1-2; Junior Primary,
In some sections the word limit has also been increased. Students are allowed one entry only per section (short story and poetry); there are no entry fees for students.
It has been pleasing to note the improvement in the calibre of student writ -
ing skills in poetry and story structure, reflecting the change of format in the literature curriculum. This has been especially so over the past four years.
It is great to see the local schools of the Hilltops region achieving excellent results.
For an entry form, further details and terms and conditions of the competition, please email lambing atfaw.
competitions@gmail.com or contact:
JOHN - 0408 699 507 or HELEN - 0408 112 622
Meanwhile, writing ourishes in the Hilltops.
Members of the Lambing Flat Young Branch of the Fellowship of Australian Writers NSW Inc. meet each month at the Young Services Club.
The format of the meeting provides opportunity for everyone to write a short ten-minute exercise, listen to a personal pro le, before listening to short stories prepared during the month. It is an opportunity to give and receive feedback on each other’s writing. This has become an enjoyable and inspirational component of the meeting.
We welcome new members to the writing group, who bring fresh perspectives and add to the rich fabric of the group.
The next meeting will be at the Ibis Room, Services Club, Cloete Street, Young, at 5.30pm on 9th June 2025.
Please contact Jennifer Haynes, President, on 0457 903 240. - SUSAN ROLFE
Can Assist says thanks for Mother’s
MANY thanks to those who supported our Mothers Day rafe which raised $1570. The happy prize winners were Bernie Gilbert with the quilt and SIM.PLE $50 voucher, Lou Mugridge the IGA $100 voucher and Judy Bryant the champagne and EAH hair $50 voucher- all of which were donated.
Gail attended Monteagle School to receive $71 as the funds raised from their mu i day and morning tea. It was great to answer the many questions from the pupils and to explain that the money is banked here in town to help local cancer patients and their families with treatment,travel and accommodation.
Day raffle support
These small schools certainly contribute a lot to our community and the pupils and sta were so friendly.
The Bush Chemist here in Young had one of our money tins which we opened early in May.
Thank you all those who contributed to the $409 counted. Our
Our branch meets at Young Services Club on the second day of every second month at 10.30am.Next meeting is Tuesday 10thJune. Come and join us.
GAIL HANIGAN
(President-Young/ Boorowa Canassist)
Inquiry into illegal tobacco trade announced as locals voice concerns
A new inquiry into the illegal tobacco trade in NSW has begun with the NSW Parliamentary committee to examine a range of issues surrounding the sale of illegal tobacco.
The announcement comes as posts and comments in community groups across Young have increased with concerns and complaints over the number of tobacconists and tobacco selling shops in the town.
“They can’t be seriously putting in another smoke shop..” one local posted alongside a photo of a vacant shop.
Commentors on the post ranged from those who felt locals shouldn’t care unless it
affected them to others questioned Council for ‘allowing this to happen’.
“Would we have so many tobacco shops in town if governments didn’t tax legitimate tobacco outlets so much?” one commentator asked.
“Who actually really cares, unless you smoke it won’t bother you,” another wrote.
“Have we gone from the Cherry Capital to the Smoke Capital of Australia?” another asked.
“Why not? Matches the amount of pubs and coffee shops,” a local wrote.
Though there was an ‘Opening Soon’ sign on the front of the business, which had formerly been a tobacco,
gifts and accessories retail store, there was no confirmation that the shop would be another tobacco shop.
According to Google there are four specialised tobacconists in Young with tobacco products also able to be purchased at supermarkets, liquor stores and service stations.
The parliamentary inquiry will look into links to organised crime and money laundering, social and economic impacts on local communities and businesses and the adequacy of existing legislative and administrative frameworks including compliance and enforcement regimes.
Chair of the committee
Robert Borsak MLC said the
reporting on the sale of illegal tobacco in communities has risen with small businesses being affected.
“The rise of the blackmarket tobacco trade and its impact on local communities and small businesses has been widely reported and appears to be reaching crisis point,” Mr Borsak said.
“Small businesses have reported instances of violence, intimidation and financial insecurity and there have been reports of harmful substances detected in illicit tobacco products including fungal and mould spores.”
Mr Borsak is welcoming the chance to hear from those who have been affected and those who are experts in
the industry as well as other stakeholders.
“This inquiry will be an opportunity for us to hear from various stakeholders, including industry experts, small businesses, health professionals and law enforcement agencies, to better understand the nature, extent and impact of illegal tobacco trade,” Mr Borsak said.
“The committee is particularly keen to hear from small businesses and communities in regional New South Wales.”
Mr Borsak said increasing excise duties, while intended to reduce consumption and generate revenue, may not have had the desired effect.
“The committee looks for-
ward to gaining a detailed evidence-based understanding of what is happening on the ground with a view to determining whether the legislative framework and enforcement regime is adequate to address this growing problem,” he said.
The committee is welcoming submissions from interested stakeholders and members of the community that will be considered during the inquiry.
The closing date for submissions is Friday August 1, 2025 with more information about the inquiry, including the committee membership and terms of reference available on the website at www.parliament. nsw.gov.au/committees/inquiries.
Investigation into helicopter crash continues
The ATSB has released a preliminary report from its ongoing investigation into a fatal accident involving a Robinson R44 helicopter that was conducting aerial spraying operations near Boorowa, New South Wales on 4 December 2024.
Prior to the accident, the pilot had completed 10 spraying runs to apply herbicide, each taking about 10 minutes.
When the helicopter did not return 15 minutes after beginning the eleventh run, and the pilot could not be contacted via radio, the base manager instigated a search.
The wreckage of the helicopter was located in a steep gully towards the southern end of the spray area.
The pilot was seriously injured, and shortly after succumbed to their injuries.
“ATSB examination of the site identified a tree with broken branches prior to the first items in the debris trail, which included the helicopter’s stabiliser assembly and right side spray boom,” Director Transport Safety Kerri Hughes said.
“There were two ground scars, consistent with landing gear skids, with the majority of the wreckage coming to rest in a gully.”
ATSB transport safety investi -
gators’ inspection of the wreckage so far has not identified any evidence of pre-impact structural or mechanical defects with the helicopter.
The helicopter’s fuel system was found to hold about 55L of fuel, which was visibly clear of contaminants and tested negative to the presence of water, and external examination of the engine did not identify any defects.
“As the investigation progresses, ATSB investigators will review and examine witness accounts, recorded data, the wreckage, helicopter documentation, operational records, as well as the pilot’s medical records, qualifications and experience,” Ms Hughes said.
The ATSB will release a final report, which will detail the ATSB’s analysis and findings, at the conclusion of the investigation.
“However, should a critical safety issue be identified during the course of the investigation, the ATSB will immediately notify relevant parties so appropriate and timely safety action can be taken,” Ms Hughes said.
National Party splits from the Coalition
Newly re-elected Member for Riverina Michael McCormack has said the National Party will stand by the interests of regional Australia following the announcement of the party splitting from the Coalition.
Last week the National Party announced it would be ending the coalition with the Liberal Party ending the agreement, a decision Mr McCormack said the Party didn’t make ‘lightly’.
“The Nationals made the tough decision not to enter into a Federal Coalition agreement with the Liberal Party,” Mr McCormack said.
“This is not a decision that the Nationals have reached lightly but is one that is nec-
essary to put the interest of regional Australians first.”
Mr McCormack said he was proud that all National held electorates were re-elected at the recent election and that for the past six elections the party has not lost a seat.
“The Nationals has always stood firm on its principles, and at the last election, because of our steadfast commitment to our electorates we retained all of our seats in the House of Representatives, including transitioning three seats to new Members of Parliament,” he said.
“Indeed, for six elections in a row now the Nationals have not lost a seat in the House of Representatives at a Federal Election.
“In fact, the Nationals received a more than three percent swing in Riverina, accounting for the boundary redistribution and despite the record number of candidates (13).
“That is because the Nationals work hard and represent the commonsense policies that are needed to deliver the quality of life improvements Australians need and deserve.”
According to Mr McCormack during coalition discussions, the Nationals made it clear their policies, which he said had been endorsed by their electorates, needed to be retained.
“Regional Australians as well as those living in the big
cities will benefit from the Nationals plan to establish a $20 billion Regional Australia Future Fund to pay a $1 billion dividend each year to support regional projects, healthcare and infrastructure; legislate divestiture powers to ensure supermarkets cannot take advantage of farmers and consumers; adopt nuclear energy as a sensible and stable alternative to Labor’s flawed and rushed renewable energy plan which is tearing up prime farmland and dividing regional communities; and require a Universal Service Obligation for telecommunications providers to ensure regional Australians have phone reception, no matter
their provider,” Mr McCormack said.
“These policies that regional Australians are demanding, however, unfortunately, at this point in time, the Liberal Party was unable to accept them.”
According to Mr McCormack discussions were engaged in a ‘respectful and sincere way.’
“Our offer was entirely reasonable and most of the aforementioned policies had already been accepted by the Liberal Party prior to the election,” he said.
“As the Nationals will never compromise in its advocacy for regional Australians, the party room has decided spending time
apart is the right course of action.”
Mr McCormack said the party is open to renegotiating with the Liberals when they are in a position to do so.
“We understand the Liberals need time to rebuild and to find what they stand for after the devastating defeat,” Mr McCormack said.
“I hope this time apart will help them achieve this.
“As for the Nationals, we will get on with advocating for our constituents, as we have done for more than 100 years.
“When the Liberals are in a position to renegotiate an agreement and acknowledge the enormous value the Nationals bring to a coalition, we will be ready to discuss.”
The ATSB is continuing its investigation into the fatal helicopter accident near Boorowa last year. PHOTO: ATSB.
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HILLTOPS COUNCIL
For all Enquiries please contact Hilltops Council on 1300 445 586
PESTICIDE & HERBICIDE USE NOTIFICATION
UNTIL WEEK ENDING THURSDAY 05/06/2025
Planned pesticide and herbicide use by Council works crews will be conducted on:
• All roads in Hilltops Council - Young, Boorowa and Harden areas;
• Shire parks, ovals, laneways, cemeteries and some town areas;
• All villages, rest areas, rural tips and reserves; and
• Rural and regional road shoulders.
And may include the use of:
• Round Up, Round Up Ultra Max, Wipeout 450, Glyphosate 450, Brush O , Starane, Basta, Bi o, Sharpen, Striker, Amitrol, Simaganz, Weedmaster, Dicamba, Kamba M, Metsulfuron, Grazon, Primo, MCPA 500, Ken-Met, Taskforce, Para-Trooper, Spraytop, Devour, Verdict, Pyrethrum, Broadstrike and Fusilade;
• Confidor for aphids;
• Access for wild fruit tree control;
• Various wetters to enhance the e ectiveness of chemicals; and
• Naturalure Fruit Fly Bait to target the control of fruit fly.
In accordance with Hilltops Council’s Pesticide Notification Plan, signs and flashing lights will be provided on vehicles applying pesticides. Escort warning vehicles will be used for the 2024/2025 road shoulder program. Signage will be placed to inform the public where required and will remain on-site for 24 hours a er spraying.
Road users should exercise extreme caution when passing these vehicles.
Planned pesticide and herbicide use is subject to change due to Council resources and weather conditions.
PLEASE DIRECT ANY ENQUIRIES TO CUSTOMER SERVICES ON 1300 445 586.
Property: Lot 11 Sec 14 DP 758139, Carinya Court 68-70 Court Street BOOROWA NSW 2586
Proposal: Multi Dwelling Housing (Modification to remove s7.12 contributions)
Exhibition Dates: 8 May to 6 June 2025
Submissions Close: Prior to close of business 6 June 2025
The application will be considered under Part 4 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act, 1979. The application is not integrated development or designated development. Hilltops Council is the consent authority for this application.
Application No: DA2025/0086
Applicant: Clearsky Environmental Services
Property: Lot 4 DP 633968, COUNCIL CHAMBERS East St,
PLANNED COUNCIL WORKS NOTIFICATION
UNTIL WEEK ENDING THURSDAY 05/06/2025
is available on Council’s website at https://www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au/council/council-works-and-road-closures/ PLEASE DIRECT ANY ENQUIRIES TO CUSTOMER SERVICES ON 1300 445 586.
PUBLIC NOTICES
PUBLIC EXHIBITION OF DRAFT ACTIVITIES APPROVAL POLICY
At the Hilltops Council Ordinary Council Meeting on 23 April 2025, the Council endorsed the Dra Activities Approval Policy to be placed on public exhibition.
The dra policy can be viewed on Council’s website https://www. hilltops.nsw.gov.au/council/haveyour-say/ or a hard copy is available for viewing by the public at the Council administration o¬ ices at Boorowa, Harden and Young.
SUBMISSIONS
Submissions are to be received by 12:00pm, Thursday 5 June 2025. Submissions can be made via an online form on Council’s website https://www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au/ council/have-your-say/
Or via letter to:
General Manager Hilltops Council Locked Bag 5 YOUNG NSW 2594
PUBLIC NOTICE: PROPOSED CLASSIFICATION OF LAND AS OPERATIONAL LAND
In accordance with the provisions of Sections 31 and 34 of the Local Government Act 1993, public notice is hereby given that, at its meeting held on Wednesday, 26 March 2025, Council resolved to classify Lot 1711 in Deposited Plan 1312800 as Operational Land. This land forms part of the Galong Cemetery, which was resumed
for cemetery extensions in 1889.
This classification proposal follows Council’s resolution of March 2025 to authorise the transfer of the cemetery extension land from Public Works NSW to Council.
Any person may make a written submission to Council regarding this proposal. Submissions will be accepted until 12:00pm, Friday 13 June 2025. Submissions can be made by letter to:
The General Manager Hilltops Council Locked Bag No. 5 Young NSW 2594
All submissions received will be considered by Council and may be included in a report. Your submission, including any personal information, may be made available to others upon written request, in accordance with Council’s Privacy Management Plan and the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009. The inclusion of personal information in your submission is voluntary; however, not providing it may a ect the consideration of your submission. All information will be stored in Council’s records system.
For enquiries regarding this matter, please contact Donna O’Bryan, Property & Land Manager on 1300 445 586.
SEEKING EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - HILLTOPS ACCESS COMMITTEE (RE-ADVERTISED)
Hilltops Council would like to invite
members of the community to nominate for the Hilltops Access Committee (the ‘Committee’). Council is looking to appoint up to ten (10) community members or representatives from our local community in line with the term of Council.
The purpose of the Committee is to provide community representation advice and input to Council on the views, needs and interests of people with disability, their families and carers in the Hilltops Local Government Area; the development, implementation and review of Council’s Disability Inclusion Action Plan and assist Council to consult and respond to access issues that impact on communities across the Hilltops Local Government Area.
SUBMISSIONS
More information, eligibility requirements and an Expression of Interest form are available on Council’s website at https://www.hilltops.nsw. gov.au/council/have-your-say/ Applicants must also attach a supporting letter demonstrating how your membership would be of benefit to the Committee.
Expressions of Interest are to be received no later than 5pm on Thursday 19 June 2025. https://www. hilltops.nsw.gov.au/council/haveyour-say/
Or via letter to: General Manager Hilltops Council Locked Bag 5 YOUNG NSW 2594
Submissions Close: Prior to close of business 27 June 2025
The application will be considered under Part 4 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act, 1979. Hilltops Council is the consent authority for this application.
In accordance with the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, Development Applications and documents accompanying the applications may be viewed during the exhibition period on Council’s website: www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au.
Any persons may make written submissions on the applications. All submissions may be published in Council’s business papers and viewed by other persons with an interest in the applications. If your comments are an objection, then the grounds of the objection must be specified.
Persons lodging submissions are required to declare reportable political donations (including donations of or more than $1,000) made in the previous two years and up until the determination of the development. For more details including a disclosure form, go to www.hilltops. nsw.gov.au.
Submissions on the proposal must be lodged in writing with Council prior to the close of business on submission close date stated above, in the following manner:
- by NSW Planning Portal: www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au; or
- By email: submissions@hilltops.nsw.gov.au; or
- By post: Locked Bag No. 5, Young NSW 2594.
Submissions may be published in Council’s business papers and viewed by other persons with an interest in the application. All submissions will be made public in accordance with Schedule 1 of the Government Information (Public Access) Regulation 2018.
Local detective recognised for commitment to the community
By REBECCA HEWSON
Young Police Station, A/Inspector Mark Lake has been recognised by Southern Region Commander, Assistant Commissioner Joseph Cassar for his dedication and work with the local community.
mander presented a very surprised Acting Inspector during a presentation in Goulburn earlier this month with the Crime, Community and Our People award for the Southern Region.
congratulated by his Hume Police District colleagues for his recognition.
for the way he supports and represents the community, by his commitment to them,” the Hume Police District said.
surprised by the award and said he was very humbled by the recognition.
working at the Young Police Station for the past seven years where he has been the head of the Detective’s Unit and prior to that was 5 years at Cootamundra.
ceive this award,” he said.
award by Assistant Commissioner Cassar. A/Inspector Lake said, I was very proud and honoured to be recognised and receive the award for commitment and dedication to the job.”
once a year to an o cer in the Southern Region that spans from Wollongong to past Deniliquin and from Crookwell and Goulburn all the way to Albury, it includes the Lake Illawarra District, Monaro Police District, Murray River Police District, Murrumbidgee Police District, Riverina Police District, South Coast Police District, Wollongong Police District and the Region deciding who receives the award.
Police District colleagues, however, that isn’t what the
“But, I’m just like any other
“I turn up to work, do our best to respond to the community needs and protect the
Det Insp Lake believes the
“The job over the years has been very rewarding and that can be just by helping someone out in the street, protecting people from being harmed, or getting a good outcome or result for the vic-
Though he sees the positive side of his position, there is also an unpleasant side that all o cers come face to face with
“Over the years I have attended several traumatic incidents and we as a team of o cers are usually rst on scene to all these types of
“We’re the ones that are there supporting the victims, families, through the process and court process and on top of this we also have to look a er our sta members as we’re a small group of o cers in the town of Young, doing our best for the community so everyone remains safe.”
Through all of the ups and downs A/Insp Lake is very glad that he followed the advice of his Dad to do what you love
“I’ve got a strong passion for investigating crime and working with the communi-
“I joined the job 23 years ago and spent 13 years of that time in the Hilltops and Riverina region and I’ve currently been the team leader at Young detectives in the Hume Police District for the last seven years and did 10
Many locals may recognise A/Insp Lake from throughout his time at the Young station as he has been given the opportunity to relieve as the Ofcer in Charge of the Young
Barwang Cellar Door swings open
Young.
The legacy has now entered an exciting new chapter, with the ofcial opening of the Barwang Cellar Door under the ownership of Wendy and James Bowman.
The Bowmans, who acquired the 400-hectare vineyard in late 2021, are sixth-generation farmers in the district and have long admired Barwang’s signi cance – not just as neighbours, but as custodians of local heritage.
viding Range o er some of the very best quality farmland in Australia,”
James Bowman said.
“Certainly our pastures fatten top quality lambs and cattle, and produce high-yield grain.
“So it’s no wonder grapes thrive on our rolling hills.”
The Cellar Door, thoughtfully transformed from an original shearer’s cottage, re ects the Bowmans’ commitment to sustainability and preservation.
tory, which dates back to the late 1960s.”
The o cial opening was conducted Member for Cootamundra and local Steph Cooke who congratulated the Bowmans for their investment in a challenging time for the industry.
“Australia’s wine sector has been experiencing turbulent times, which have also had some impact on vignerons in both the NSW Hilltops and Riverina,” Ms Cooke said.
“It is so encouraging to see families like the Bowmans act countercyclically, investing with foresight in our region that boasts a long wine heritage and a growing reputation for its world-class wines.”
Since launching the new Barwang wine portfolio in 2023, the Bowmans have released six single varietal estate-grown wines, including Sparkling Chardonnay, Rosé, Chardonnay, Shiraz, and Cabernet Sauvignon – all bearing the distinctive royal blue and white Barwang label.
The 2024 Pinot Noir is the latest addition to the range. Originally established in 1969 by
liam family.
The Bowmans, having looked across the fence line at the celebrated vines for decades, are now proudly leading its future.
The rustic new Cellar Door is open by appointment for wine tastings, o ering visitors a chance to relax on the veranda with a glass in hand, accompanied by vineyard platters, birdsong, and sweeping views of rolling countryside – a tting revival for one of the Hilltops’ most storied wine labels.
HIGHLIGHTS
After narrowly escaping a death trap, an unconventional team of antiheroes embark on a dangerous mission and confront their pasts.
(PG, Mild themes, violence and coarse language, 127 mins)
A disillusioned Englishman goes to work in a school in a divided Argentina in 1976, and nds his life transformed when he rescues an orphaned penguin from the beach. (M, Coarse language, 122 mins)
Struggling after the death of her daughter, a substitute teacher uses the symphony of her culture to form a choir and empower her students. (M, Mature themes and coarse language, 124 mins)
The wildly funny and touching story of a lonely Hawaiian girl, and the fugitive alien who helps to mend her broken family.
(PG, Mild themes and violence, some scenes may upset young children, 108 mins)
Stock on roads for months ahead
Local Local Land Services is advising local motorists that there will be travelling stock on the roads around Boorowa over the coming months and to be aware.
The LLS is reminding motorists to slow down and stay alert when approaching livestock that are grazing or being moved along public roads in and near travelling stock reserves (TSRs).
“Local Land Services is urging drivers to take extra care around TSRs and roadside areas, especially when ‘Stock Ahead’ signs are displayed,” LLS senior biosecurity o cer Scott Schlunke said.
“These stock are on the road to utilise feed during the dry seasonal conditions.
“So when you see stock ahead signs, be aware, reduce your speed, stay alert and prepare to brake safely.”
Mr Schlunke said drovers moving and grazing livestock along roadsides or TSRs are doing so under permit and have a right to be there.
“Warning signs must be displayed to alert motorists to the potential hazard,” he said.
“Both drovers and motorists have a responsibility when it comes to keeping our roads safe.
“These signs are not optional, they’re there to help prevent accidents by giving motorists advance notice to slow down and prepare to stop if necessary.
According to LLS TSRs play a vital role in sustainable agriculture and emergency feed access and are actively used by livestock producers throughout the state.
Given the drought like conditions that are predicted to worsen, the use of TSRs will become more active.
For more information about TSRs can be found at https://www.nsw.gov.au/regionaland-primary-industries/primary-industriesnsw/travelling-stock-reserves.
CEO of AUKUS Forum visits Apollo Fabrication
APOLLO Fabrication recently had the honour of welcoming Michael Sharpe, CEO of the AUKUS (Australia/United Kingdom/United States) Forum, to our facility in Young.
Magic night under the stars in Forbes
GET into the toasty winter spirit at ‘Frost and Fire’ in Forbes on Saturday 21 June as this year’s event will be bigger and brighter than ever.
Once again two huge effigy bonfires will light up the stunning ski dam location to live music from the event’s biggest line-up of bands.
Also new, local bars and hotels are getting into the chilly spirit and offering signature ‘Frost and Fire Cocktails’, ideal for a pre or post show drink in and around town.
Grab your friends and family, Frost and Fire is held from 4-10pm and is Forbes’ biggest cultural event with live music, fire dancers, toasty fire buckets, hearty local foods and boutique brews.
Now in its sixth year, the event celebrates the Winter Solstice under starry skies.
Iconic Australian bands set to warm up the crowd include The Wolfe Brothers, Ripley Alexander and regional talent such as Bake Boys Band, Easy Goin and Foxxy Cleopatra.
Enjoy incredible pyrotechnics display by Flux Entertainment and new cultural performances by Boganbila Culturals. For more information and to buy tickets go to www.amazingforbesnsw.com/frostand-fire/
Tickets cost $30 and under 18s are free.
Apollo is well placed to engage early with initiatives such as the AUKUS Forum given our strength in our systems and processes we implement.
It was an incredible opportunity to discuss the potential the possibilities that lie ahead and how Apollo can contribute to these.
Backed by industry leading certifications for quality, safety and environment, our clients can be assured the high quality work they can expect from an Apollo
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New citizens welcomed during ceremony
CONGRATULATIONS to our six new Australian citizens who were welcomed at a Citizenship Ceremony held last week in Young and o ciated by Mayor Brian Ingram.
Thank you for choosing to call our region - and our beautiful countryhome.
- HILLTOPS SHIRE COUNCIL
The Baker Boys are coming to Frost and Fire in Forbes on Saturday 21 June. PHOTO: Supplied
Local students invited to take on SES Youth Internship
YOUNG SES are very excited to announce a fantastic new program they are running at their unit in term three.
It is open to anyone from 14 to 17 years with parental permission.
All of our volunteers hold current working with children checks and rst aid certi cates so you can be certain your children will be safe whilst having an absolute blast learning new skills and making new friends.
Feel free to message the NSW SES Young Unit Facebook page or scan the QR code on the ier for more information.
There will be an information session for those interested or wanting to know more to be held on Wednesday July 9 at 6pm.
The youth internship program will run every Wednesday starting on Wednesday July 30 for eight weeks at the Young Unit HQ, 52 Rockdale Road, Young.
Develop leadership skills, skill up on equipment, enjoy the teamwork, learn fundamental rst aid and get hands on experience.
A new executive committee for Young Society of Artists
has stepped down following the AGM.
THE Young Society of Artists Incorporated AGM was held on the 17th of May.
The new executive committee is as follows:
President Nina Roderick, Vice President Faye Slater, Secretary Judy McAlister, Treasurer Kirsten Gri ths, Assistant Treasurer Liz Bray, Publicity O cer Heather Ruhl, Public O cer Annette Mellish. Stepping down from their longserving positions for the Young Society of Artists Inc are:
President Sue Stevens Jones and Treasurer Annette Mellish.
Both have worked diligently for many years for the bene t of the group.
Their commitment and e orts have been recognized by the members and thank them for all the time and energy given so freely.
Coming up at the Burrangong Gallery is a Fibre, Textile and Paint exhibition.
Special guest artists are Judy McAlister and Sue Dunn and features works by Young Society of Artists members.
Judy and Sue will showcase their woven works made from natural bres and YSA members will present works from their rst art challenge for 2025 using bre, textiles and paint.
The exhibition will be open daily between May 24 and June 27, 2025.
- HEATHER RUHL
PHOTO: Supplied.
PHOTO: Supplied.
Farmers say climate change is costing at the checkout
ACCORDING to Farmers for Climate Action (FCA) locals are paying more at the checkout for essentials like fruit, vegetables, beef, bread and co ee and climate change is a key reason why.
A new essay released by FCA and authored by Corporate Value Partners’ Partner Robert Poole, brings together compelling evidence that climate impacts are pushing up food prices through their e ects on supply and global markets. The Cost of Climate Change at the Checkout draws on data from across the global food value chain.
Polling conducted in late April by QDOS Research, using a representative sample of 1004 Australians, revealed most Australians already recognised climate change was driving up grocery prices with 65 percent agreeing that climate change is driving up the cost of some fruit and vegetables (14 percent disagree, 17 percent neither agree nor disagree, 3 percent don’t know), 72 percent agree that wors-
ening oods, res and drought posed a signi cant threat to farming (11 percent disagree, 14 percent neither, 3 percent don’t know) and 61 percent support accelerating the rollout of clean energy projects (13 percent disagree, 23 percent neither, 3 percent don’t know).
The release of the essay comes as farmers across New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria grapple with the worst drought in years, which has severely reduced pasture and feed availability which is expected to increase meat prices.
Farmers for Climate Action CEO
Natalie Collard said it’s time to shi from just acknowledging the cost of climate change to actively addressing its causes.
“Climate change means more expensive co ee, bread, fruit and vegetables,” she said.
“World Bank data shows co ee bean prices have jumped by between 78 percent and 103 percent over the past year due to drought in South America.
“This surge is now owing through to café prices in Australia, with average co ee prices rising by nearly 40 percent.
“Australians need to understand that droughts, res and oods, whether here or overseas, directly a ect the prices we pay for co ee, beef and bread.”
Ms Collard said extreme climate events were also sending global wheat prices sharply higher.
“Drought across key US grain states Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado and Texas drove global wheat prices up by 35 percent in 2022,” she said.
“That makes bread more expensive in Australia, because our bakers pay global market prices for wheat, just like Australia pays a global price for gas.
“Similarly, beef prices in Australia are a ected by droughts in countries like the US and Brazil, which shrink global supply.
“And as grain prices rise, so too does the cost of feeding livestock, again pushing beef prices up.”
She added that climate change is also worsening the spread of diseases that disrupt our food supply chains.
“Avian u, which has worsened due to changing climate conditions, has caused the culling of millions of laying hens,” she said.
“As a result, egg prices have risen by 10 percent over the past year.”
This latest analysis builds on FCA’s
Fork in the Road report, which highlighted how climate-driven extreme weather in Australia was cutting o supply routes and triggering fruit and vegetable price spikes, including for bananas.
“We need to stop calling these events ‘natural disasters’ because they are no longer natural,” Ms Collard said.
Harden mixed farmer and FCA member Peter Holding echoed the sentiments of both Ms Collard and the essay saying that locals will see the a ects at the checkout sooner than they realise.
“The e ects of global warming on droughts, oods and storms is intensifying and this impacts our production, owing through to increased prices at the checkout for consumers,” Mr Holding said.
“With the severe oods in Queensland and the increasing drought in South Australia I expect that the price of red meat to the consumer may rise dramatically in another six months.”
Local students immerse themselves in agriculture
IN a major step toward building a future-ready workforce in agriculture, on Friday 16 May, 80 students from six local schools have attended the Cowra Agricultural Institute for an engaging AgTech Immersion Day.
The event, delivered through a partnership between the NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (NSW DPIRD) and the NSW Department of Education (NSW DOE) under the Targeted Workforce Development Scheme, exposed students to a range of agri-
cultural topics aligned with regional industry needs and technological advancements.
NSW DPIRD Schools Program Officer, Jo Hathway, said the day is designed to connect young people with the diversity of opportunities that exist within the agricultural sector, right in their own backyard.
“These AgTech Immersion Days are about showing students that agriculture is a dynamic, technology-driven industry with a broad range of career pathways,” Ms Hathway said.
“With sessions spanning meat science, extensive livestock production, perennial wheat, and digital farming technology we’re helping students see how their personal strengths and interests can align with real-world agricultural careers.”
Ms Hathway said this event comes as National Careers Week 2025 shined a spotlight on the importance of career planning and workforce development, timely alignment with the DPIRDs new Agriculture Workforce Strategy, now
open for public consultation.
“Building a skilled pipeline for agriculture means engaging students early and giving them a sense of what modern farming looks like, especially in regions like the Central West and Riverina where agriculture is such a vital part of the economy,” Ms Hathway said.
“The Cowra AgTech Immersion Day complements a suite of place-based initiatives supported through the Targeted Workforce Development Scheme, including a concurrent
AgTech program for TAFE students taking place in Young from 12–15 May.”
The Agtech Workforce Development Strategy is part of the NSW Government’s ongoing work to invest in skills and employment to futureproof the agriculture sector. This program is proudly delivered by the NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development and NSW Department of Education under the Targeted Workforce Development Scheme.
YOUNG & DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP
A Disappearance
Hello again, this is Marty from Young and District Family History Group with another story from our research. This research failed to find our target and illustrates the difficulties in searching for people who were in the areas affected by the sudden increase in population due to the Goldrush.
In the 1850s a young man sailed from Ireland to join his brother who had settled in New South Wales. Tales of a better life encouraged many Irish people both during and after the famine to leave for the United States, Canada, or Australia and New Zealand. A significant number came to join other family members and for some bound for Australia their passage was paid for by family in New South Wales.
Daniel Neville sailed across to join his brother Patrick who was farming near Boorowa. He also had uncles and their families living between Burrowa, Cowra and Orange, hence the village of Neville, situated 60 kilometres south west of Bathurst.
Daniel met a young lady, Ann Kelly when he arrived and in December 1860 they were married. Unfortunately, Daniel has
chosen to marry the 18 year old sister of a man his brother had been fighting with about land for some time. This feud hit the newspapers with each man accusing the other of malicious damage or theft!
The following information is included in one article published on Saturday,22 February 1862, page 2,
“Patrick Neville v John Kelly
….. my brother Daniel left the district on account of some threats from Kelly: he was a witness in some lawsuits against the Kellys…..”
Daniel was never seen again. He left his wife Ann and their young son behind and disappeared. Another line from the same article shows how easy that was in this area in 1861,
“… was not guilty, but could not get my witnesses as the goldfields had just broken out…”
No one needed to carry identification in the mid nineteenth century in Australia other than the few Ticket of Leave men who might still be around. It was possible to move to a new town and change your name if you were escaping whether in fear of your life, or in fear of the law.
Daniel like many others did just that.
As for Ann, who was left behind at her Mother’s with a new baby, she eventually gave up waiting and found a new man to love. William Artery, a pardoned convict from Tasmania turned up at the gold-fields and he and Ann moved to Oberon where they got some land, had a large family of nine and became pillars of the local community. Ann died in 1924 loved by her family.
Young and District Family History Research room at Young Community Arts Centre, 2 Campbell Street, Young is open Wednesday 10am-2.30pm and Saturday 10am-1pm. We are available to help you with your research so why not come and see us.
Marty Barclay
Photo of: William Artery and Ann Kelly
Final report on rural health reform tabled
THE Select Committee on Remote, Rural and Regional health have published its third and nal report on health reform in the NSW Parliament and have asked and answered very important question.
“Have the last two years of health reform resulted in meaningful change for the many people living in remote, rural and regional communities in NSW?”
The recently published report found that the communities in question continue to face signicant challenges in accessing health services, with current governance arrangements between the state and federal governments not addressing the challenges in the delivery of primary care for rural, remote and regional communities across the state.
The third and nal report from the Select Committee on Remote, Rural and Regional Health was tabled in the NSW Parliament last week with the report focus-
ing speci cally on areas of health reform that they say requires work between the state and federal governments as well as consultation between rural, remote and regional communities and the government.
“Across the Committee’s three inquiries, we’ve found that the progress reported by NSW Health continues to be at odds with what communities and health workers are experiencing on the ground,” Committee chair Dr Joe McGirr said.
“There is a clear need for ongoing accountability measures to address the persistent issues that we continue to see in relation to remote, rural and regional health.”
pendent NSW Remote, Rural and Regional Health Commissioner that can oversee NSW Health’s implementation of reforms
tions and additional performance audits in relation to key priority areas.
The Committee was established two years ago to monitor the implementation of recommendations handed down in the 2022 Legislative Council report which made 44 recommendations for health reform in rural and regional communities.
In the report there was a set of recommendations that the Committee said paves a pathway for reform that includes key priorities and next steps to ensure continued oversight of health needs including:
the establishment of an inde-
funding and implementation of the health precinct model
shared governance arrangements between Local Health Districts and Primary Health Networks to support e ective collaboration, information sharing and joint planning at the local level
monitoring mechanisms, including continued reporting to the NSW Parliament every six months on the progress of recommenda-
The Committee examined the recommendations throughout three inquiries with their rst report focusing on workforce, workplace culture and funding in the regional health system.
The Committee’s second report examined the delivery of specific health services and specialist care in remote, rural and regional NSW.
The Select Committee included Dr McGirr, Janelle Sa n MP, Clayton Barr MP, Liza Butler MP, Justin Clancy MP, Trish Doyle MO and Tanya Thompson MP.
Rotary continue to share the joy of reading
THE last school drop-o for this round of our Rotary book program was Jugiong Primary School.
This was the rst time for Jugiong and we hope to continue the association for the duration of our program.
Thank you to Karen Tanswell who was able to step in and take the books in my absence.
RITA O’CONNOR
Boorowa Central School prepares for High School with transition program
Boorowa Central School is once again supporting Year 6 students on their journey into high school, with its 2025 Transition to High School program set to run across four dedicated days throughout the year.
Students will attend fullday sessions from 8:55am to 3:20pm on the following dates:
Monday, 30 June
Tuesday, 23 September
Tuesday, 2 December
Wednesday, 3 December (Sport uniform required)
The program is designed to help familiarise students with the high school environment, ease any anxieties, and build confidence ahead of the new academic year.
Participants will spend each day with specialist teachers, taking part in a broad range of secondary learning experiences that reflect the full scope of high school subjects available at Boorowa Central School.
As part of the transition experience, students will also enjoy sport sessions, teambuilding activities, and aspirational challenges that support both personal development and peer connection.
Orientation sessions throughout the program will ensure students are wellprepared to begin high school with enthusiasm and clarity.
Students attending are reminded to bring a pencil case, water bottle, and recess and lunch each day.
Boorowa Central School is proud to offer this engaging and supportive transition program, designed to help every student start high school feeling informed, empowered, and ready to thrive.
Research highlights desperation and vulnerability of ongoing crisis
THE Salvation Army have released shocking new research highlighting the desperation of Australia’s most vulnerable people, with the survey of those who reached out to the charity for help nding over half (55 percent) were skipping meals because of nancial hardship, 57 percent could not a ord prescription medication and almost a quarter (23 percent) were forced to eat expired or spoiled food.
For families with children, the situation is even more dire, with 62 percent of parents saying they went without food so their kids could eat, 43 percent couldn’t a ord essentials like formula and nappies for their young children, and over a third (36 percent) struggled to cover the costs of basic non-prescription medications like paracetamol or ibuprofen.
“I’m extremely depressed,” a 30-year-old mum who had received support from the Salvos said.
“I feel like I am failing as a mother.
“I’m a public servant and still cannot provide.”
Another community member said they had been taking measures to try and cut down on costs for both themselves and their baby.
“I just drink water to ll up my tummy,” they said.
“And the milk for the baby, for example, one bottle is for four scoops of milk, I always put two scoops in every bottle.
“I don’t use nappies for the baby because I can’t a ord to buy nappies for her.
“And also, when we wash our clothes, we are not using soap, I can’t a ord that.”
Over a third (35 percent) of responders said they were forced to use buy now, pay later services to cover essentials like food, utilities and medicine, and a disturbing 83 percent were living below the poverty line.
The research surveyed 3,586 community members who had re-
ceived food, nancial assistance or material aid from The Salvos and found that 90 percent of respondents said they wouldn’t have managed without the support of The Salvation Army.
“It is truly shocking in a country like Australia that we are seeing these devastating numbers,” The Salvation Army’s Major Bruce Harmer said.
“No one should be forced to eat expired food or to eat out of rubbish bins.
“The fact that over one in twenty - 6 percent - of those we surveyed said they were eating from dumpsters breaks our heart.
“Those presenting to us are some of the most marginalised and disadvantaged in our community, and the Salvos are there to not only bridge the gap, but to walk alongside Aussies doing it tough to see real change in their lives, and we need the support of the Australian public to help us do this.”
A 43-year-old mum said it is a bal-
ancing act that could topple over at any time.
“I go without and try to give my children what they need,” she said.
“I have payment plans with electricity so my power does not get turned o …I buy the same food every week because that’s all I can a ord.
“I haven’t eaten meat in many months.
“I have to use A erpay to get washing powder and food.”
A 62-year-old woman told the Salvation Army that she is cutting down on her medications and food.
“[I’m] going without meals,” she said.
“I eat only one small meal a day now.
“I’ve cut down on my medication, only taking half of my meds.
“I have considered eating dog or cat food.”
The level of hardship also extends to an inability to pay for utilities and bills.
According to the Salvation Army 43 percent of participants revealed they o en showered less to save on water and electricity, one in ve (20 percent) were living in darkness to cut electricity costs and one in eight (12 percent) relied on public bathrooms and shopping centres to avoid using utilities at home.
This research coincides with The Salvation Army’s Red Shield Appeal, this year aiming to raise $38 million to ensure their 2000 services across the country can continue to support Australians doing it tough.
“The Salvos can’t do our work without the generosity of the Australian public to our Red Shield Appeal. Our survey showed that 9 in 10 respondents said they wouldn’t have managed without the support of The Salvation Army,” Major Harmer said.
“You can be the hope that Aussies desperately need right now!
“So please, if you are able, donate to the Red Shield Appeal this year.”
Soldier and solicitor: Edmund Spark Hilltops Councillor column
Finally, we have had some rain! For us, it was slow and gentle, lling the tanks and revitalising the garden.
For those whose livelihoods and animals depend on it, I hope you also had bene cial rain.
I was excited that last week marked the rst meeting of the Hilltops Access Committee - the rst time Hilltops Council has had this advisory group.
Formed with one councillor and up to ten community members, it is a place where you can support the Council in understanding and addressing access issues that a ect the Hilltops community.
Council sta also attend to listen to issues raised and provide meeting support.
To start with, we will be helping to create and review the Council’s Disability Inclusion Action Plan, the foundation document.
In the coming months, we will be holding a few events where you can come and o er suggestions about what needs to be included.
Please look out for these – we need as much community input as possible from those who have a disability, their families, and their carers, to ensure the document is bene cial and useful across Hilltops.
At the rst meeting, some practical issues were also raised that need addressing - di culties in physically accessing footpaths and disabled parking spaces.
We have a few enthusiastic members, but we need more!
Go to the Have Your Say page on Council’s website or alternatively phone Council on 1300 445 586 for more information or help with the application.
Applications close on Thursday 19 June.
Finally, I was privileged to see the restored Graham School at Hovell’s Creek recently. Congratulations to the local community who created this transformation, supported by the Hovell’s Creek RFS and Landcare groups.
Thank you to all who recently attended the Jugiong Community BBQ to provide feedback or ask questions!
Councillor Mary Dodd
Edmund Melvill Spark was born in Young on 18 March 1885 to George Edmund Spark and his wife Mignonette. He had been studying law and apprenticed to Mr Vero Read in the Sydney law rm Messers Norton, Smith and Co. for three years before enlisting in the Australian Imperial Force on 29 June 1915.
He served at Gallipoli, France and Belgium, rose to a Sergeant in rank and was awarded the Military Medal for bravery.
Once Spark completed his legal studies, he took up a position as managing clerk for Messers Tribe and Prentice, solicitors in Tamworth in 1920.
There he met and married Emma Mary Budge.
Their rst son, Richard, was born in Tamworth in 1922.
In June 1921 Edmund set up his own practice at Gri th, then in July 1923, he purchased the legal practice of A. R. Campbell at Young.
A second son was born to the couple at
Young in November 1926.
In June 1927 their eldest son, Richard, went to play with Jimmie Barnett who lived next door.
The boys climbed into a disused 1000 gallon iron tank and lit a re amongst some straw.
Mrs Barnett heard their cries and tried to save them but both boys were unconscious when she dragged them out and they later died in hospital.
Both Edmund and his wife Emma were members of Young
Golf Club.
Edmund became President in 1928 and was president on and o for a number of years.
He also became President of the South Western Golf Association in 1936. Spark was an active member of the local branch of the Returned Services League, as he had been in Gri th. He was a board member of the Young District Hospital in the 1930s and 40s, including some time as President of the board.
Spark later served in the Australian Military Forces from 1942 to 1944 as a Telegraph Operator and Signaller in Sydney, at the rank of Lieutenant.
A er he was discharged, he returned to his legal practice in Young.
In February 1950, the two legal businesses of Eric Campbell, Ormant and Melville, and E.M. Spark amalgamated into one practice.
The new rm took the name of Campbell, Omant and Spark and operated
out of both existing o ces under the supervision of Eric Campbell.
These o ces were Campbell’s original o ce at 69 Lynch Street and Spark’s former o ce at the A.M.P. Chambers, Lynch Street. By April 1950, Spark took over MacGregor’s Store in Bunbury, Western Australia. He remained there until his death in 1956. His wife, Emma, died in Sydney in 1977.
Karen Schamberger – Young Historical Society
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MOVIE: Toy Soldiers. (1991) 1.00 Young Sheldon. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 2.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.35 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 3.15 Doctor Who.
6.00 Rage Charts. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Call The Midwife. 1.40 Picasso. 2.40 TSO Strauss’ Four Last Songs. 4.10 The Piano. 5.10 Landline. 5.40 Australian Story. 6.10 Father Brown. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Call The Midwife.
6.00 Shopping. 8.30 Better Homes. 11.00 Harry’s Practice. 11.30 GetOn Extra. 12.00 Escape To The Country. 3.00 Better Homes. 4.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Dog Patrol. 6.30 Bondi Vet. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 12.30 My Greek Odyssey. 1.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.40 Not Going Out. 3.10 Doctor Who. 3.55 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 4.40 MythBusters. 5.30 George Clarke’s Old House, New Home. 6.15 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent. Final. 7.05 Hard Quiz. 7.35 QI. 8.05 Celia Pacquola: I’m As Surprised As You Are. 9.10 The IT Crowd. 10.30 ER. 11.15 Rage. 12.15 Late Programs.
5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 7.30 Football. AFL. Round 12. Sydney v Adelaide. 10.30 MOVIE: Safe House. (2012) 12.55 Nurses. 2.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 Australia ReDiscovered. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 Watersport. Offshore Superboats. Replay. 4.00 Football. AFL. Round 12. GWS Giants v Richmond. 7.00 The Americas. 8.00 MOVIE: Jurassic Park III. (2001) 10.00 Storage Wars. 10.30 Air Crash Inv: Accident Files. 11.30 Late Programs.
7.05 Rocket Club. 7.30 Kids Baking C’ship. 8.10 Chopped Jnr. 8.55 The Piano. 9.50 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.35 Late Programs.
6.00 Danger Man. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 Skippy. 8.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. 12.00 Midsomer Murders. 2.00 Antiques Roadshow. 2.30 MOVIE: Crooks In Cloisters. (1964) 4.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 French Open Tennis Pre-Show. 7.00 Tennis. French Open. Day 6. 12.00 Late Programs. 6.00 Get Clever. 7.00 It’s Academic. 8.30 Get Arty. 9.00 Shopping. 10.30 House Rules. 12.00 The Resident. 3.00 Ed And Karen’s Recipes For Success. 4.00 The Goldbergs. 4.30 Frogger. 5.30 The Amazing Race. 7.00 MOVIE: The Karate Kid Part III. (1989) 9.30 MOVIE: The Sweetest Thing. (2002) 11.20
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Surfing Australia TV. 12.30 Find My Country House Australia. 1.00 Great Australian Detour. 1.30 Young Sheldon. 2.10 Torvill & Dean: Our Last Dance. 3.10 The Floor. Final. 4.30 The Garden Gurus. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. 6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Holiday Home Makeover With Rachel & Ryan. 8.30 MOVIE: Spectre. (2015) Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Weekender. 10.30 Weekender. 11.00 Jordie, Sam & Ted’s Adventures. Return. 11.30 Holistic Living. 12.00 Dream Home. 1.35 Zumbo’s Just Desserts. 2.45 Starstruck. 4.15 Dodger. 5.15 MOVIE: A Dog’s Journey. (2019) 7.30 MOVIE: The Green Mile. (1999) 11.20 MOVIE: The Aftermath. (2019) 1.35 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.10 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 12.30 The Yes Experiment. 1.00 Roads Less Travelled. 1.30 What’s Up Down Under. 2.00 Buy To Build. 2.30 Food Trail: South Africa. 3.00 Silvia’s Italian Masterclass. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 My Market Kitchen. 4.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. 5.00
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Gymnastics. International Gymnastics. H’lights.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.30 MOVIE: Young Wives’ Tale. (1951) 2.05 MOVIE: San Demetrio, London. (1943) 4.05 MOVIE: The Secret Of Santa Vittoria. (1969) 7.00 Rugby Union. Super Rugby Pacific. Round 16. Queensland Reds vs Fijian Drua. 9.30 Super Rugby Pacific Post-Match. 9.45 MOVIE: Sicario. (2015) 12.10 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.55 Doctor Who. 3.40 A Bite To Eat. 4.10 Would I Lie To You? 4.40 MythBusters. 5.30 George Clarke’s Old House, New Home. 6.15 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent Specials. 7.05 Hard Quiz. 7.35 QI. 8.05 Lucy Worsley Investigates. 9.00 Planet America: Weekend Edition. 9.45 Offsiders. 10.20 Late Programs.
Programs. 2.00 Fishy Business. 2.30 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 3.00 The Mightiest. 4.00 Deep Water Salvage. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Border Security: Int. 7.00 Football. AFL. Round 12. West Coast v Geelong. 10.30 AFL Post-Game. 11.00 MOVIE: F9: The Fast Saga. (2021) 1.50 Late Programs.
Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. 2.35 The Piano. 3.35 Grand Designs UK. 4.40 The Kimberley. Final. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Compass. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 The Piano. 8.30 Bergerac. 9.15 Reunion. 10.15 MOVIE: Van Diemen’s Land. (2009) 12.00 Late Programs. 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 3.30 MOVIE: Thomas And Friends: The Mystery Of Lookout Mountain. (2022) 4.35 Kids’ Programs. 5.10 Daniel Tiger’s. 5.55 Octonauts. 7.05 Rocket Club. 7.35 Moominvalley. 8.00 Horrible Histories. 8.30 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.10 Abbott Elementary. 9.55 Speechless. 10.15 Merlin. 11.00 Late Programs.
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You might not like some people’s ideas of surprises. But you could be in for a pleasant shock when someone finally sends a reply to a request you made so long ago that you almost forgot about it.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) It’s a time to expect the unexpected. So, don’t be surprised if a decision that just recently seemed final suddenly opens up and leaves you with another chance to make an important choice.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Taking a different tack on a work project might rankle some colleagues. But the positive results of your innovative course soon speak for themselves. Celebrate with a fun-filled weekend!
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Meeting new associates can be awkward, even if you’re in a high, positive phase right now. Best advice: Make them feel comfortable, and you’ll soon forget your own discomfort.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Wide World Of Sports. 11.00 NRL Sunday Footy Show. 1.00 Fish Forever. 1.30 The Pet Rescuers. 2.00 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. 3.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 13. Penrith Panthers v Parramatta Eels. 6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 LEGO Masters: Grand Masters Of The Galaxy. Return. 8.40 60 Minutes. 9.40 The Killer Interview With Piers Morgan. 10.40 9News Late. 11.10 See No Evil. 12.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Jordie, Sam & Ted’s Adventures. 10.30 Holistic Living. 11.00 Dream Home. 12.35 Starstruck. 2.05 Jabba’s Movies. 2.35 Home And Away. 4.30 Baking It. 5.30 Dr Harry’s Animal Encounters. 6.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. 7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 8.30 Law & Order: S.V.U. 10.30 Bones. 11.30 Late Programs.
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6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 Turning Point. 9.30 TV Shop. 10.00 AFL Sunday Footy Show. 12.00 Getaway. 12.30 Explore. 12.45 My Favorite Martian. 1.15 MOVIE: South Of Algiers. (1953) 3.15 MOVIE: On The Beach. (1959) 6.00 M*A*S*H. 6.30 French Open Tennis Pre-Show. 7.00 Tennis. French Open. Day 8. 12.00 Late Programs.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) It’s a good time for you social Lions to blow-dry your manes, polish your claws, and look like the Fabulous Felines you are as you make new friends and influence the influential!
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Expectations run especially high this week, and you should feel confident in your abilities to take advantage of what might be offered. Meanwhile, a colleague has some advice you might find helpful.
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Stars of Young raising funds
Preparing for entertaining crowds as the Stars of Young, Xavier Bonsembiante and Meg Johnson, representing Mercy Health Young, held a successful fundraiser over the weekend in support of the Cancer Council.
Guests enjoyed an a ernoon of live music, wood red pizza, cherry ice cream, and a relaxed atmosphere, all included in the $65 ticket.
A fundraising auction and lucky door prize added to the excitement, with 20% of wine case sales also contributing to the cause.
The event was well-attended and helped raise valuable funds for cancer research and support.
We are currently recruiting a Zone Substation Electrical Technician to join our Transmission Riverina team based in Young or Temora. You will be undertaking the coordination of construction and maintenance of Zone Substations and the installation, commissioning, and testing of Zone Substation equipment. This position will involve travel.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
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Junior Pickers play some fantastic rounds
Under 14s Girls Tackle
The under 14s East Coast tra c girls tackle side has had and very hit and miss start to the season which started with a defeat to a strong harden side.
Then with a three week break gave the girls plenty of time at training to hone there skill before a round 5 clash with Gundy in which was a very pleasing 46-12 win for the pickers.
This is a massive reward for there e orts and willingness to learn and better themselves at training, with a mix of experience and some fresh faces the 2025 season is looking like a rewarding one for the girls as they continue to build there skills and con dence in the tackle game.
Under 10s
Cherry pickers under 10s have had a bright start to the season starting at Harden where they had two good wins over Harden and Boorowa 36 to 6 and 38 to nil then backed it up against Wagga Roos 26 to 12.
This was a good win as they were down 12nil at half time .
Unluckily the next two weeks we had forfeits so they missed a bit of football.
Last weekend the boys took on Gundagai Tigers.
They have been training hard ready for this and it showed as they totally dominated the game and won 40 to 6.
I have been really impressed with the improvement in the whole team and are learning new skills on the bigger eld and I can’t single anybody out for mention as they are all playing good football.
YOUNG JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE FOOTBALL CLUB
Club Triples Championship begins in Young
The rst games of the Club Triples Championship were completed on Saturday a ernoon in quite cool conditions.
In one game Steve Walsh, Les Fanning and Denis Rosen played Albert Carter, Geo Holt and Peter Watts.
Denis’s team led 6–0 a er three ends but Peter’s team won six of the next seven ends to lead 16–7.
A er 18 ends Peter’s team had increased their lead to 28–12 and they went on to win 30–19.
The game that saw Geo DeBritt, Ron Rosengreen and George Somerville playing Steve Joli e, Rod Cummings and Graeme Edgerton had a very even start with the score at 9–all a er 11 ends.
The scores were close for most of the game.
After 17 ends Graeme’s team led 15–14 and 2 ends later it was 16–15 in the favour.
They went further ahead on the next two ends to lead 20–15 before George’s team won three consecutive ends to trail 19–20 with one end to play.
A score of 1 on the nal end gave Graeme’s team a 21–19 win.
The third game was played between Darryle Miller, Glen Benson and Damien Miller and Ted Loader, Tom Glover and Brian Madden.
Damien’s team got away to a good start and led 10–1 a er seven ends.
A er 16 ends they were in front 15–9 but Brian’s team scored on each of the next three ends to lead 16–15.
The scores were level at 17–all a er 21 ends and 19–all a er 23 ends with Brian’s team scoring seven shots on the nal two ends to win 26–19.
There were also two games of pairs played on Saturday with contrasting results.
Brian McNair and Greg Woods won their game 19–18 on an extra end a er the scores were level at 18–all a er 21 ends.
In the other game Harold Anderson and Joe Read dominated the scoring to win 32–11.
There was no play on Thursday due to the very welcome rain.
There are two games of Club Triples scheduled to be played on Saturday with Albert Carter, Geo Holt and Peter Watts to play Joe Bargwanna, Ivor Watkiss and Cli Traynor and Harold Anderson, Glen Seward and Joe Read to play Brian McNair, Jono Watson and David Quigley.
In the Men’s Senior Inter–Region Championships played during the week the Riverina Murray side won one of their three sectional games.
They defeated Illawarra by 11 shots, lost to Mid–West by 1 shot and lost to Metro North–West by two shots.
They did not qualify for the knock–out rounds but were the only side to beat the Illawarra side that went on to win the competition.
The Riverina Murray side in the Men’s competition did not qualify for the knock–out rounds.
They lost their rst sectional game to Manning–Great Lakes by 28 shots then lost to Mid North–Coast by one shot before defeating Greater Newcastle by 13 shots.
YHS sporting students wished well ahead of a few big weeks
GOOD LUCK to all of the following students who are competing in various events over the next few weeks! We wish you all the best and look forward to hearing the results!
Sam Scott - playing at the NSW Combined High School Sports Association Basketball Championships for the Riverina Secondary Teamstarted 20/5/25 - 22/5/25
Josh Graham - representing NSW Combined High Schools Sports Association at the 2025 NSW All Schools Swimming 22/5/25 - 23/5/25
Claire Graham - representing NSWCHSSA at the 2025 NSW All Schools Swimming 22/5/25 - 23/5/25
Braith Anderson - Trialing for the NSWCHSSA Rugby League team at Wollongong on the 25/5/25-18/6/25
Noah Ryan - playing at the NSWCHSSA Football Boys Championships for the Riverina Secondary team at Rooty Hill - Starting 2/6/25 - 4/6/25
Matilda Foster - representing Riverina at the 2025 NSWCHSSA Gymnastics Championship at Rooty Hill - Starting 2/6/25-4/6/25
Elyse Shea - representing Riverina at the 2025 NSWCHSSA Gymnastics Championship at Rooty Hill - Starting 2/6/25-4/6/25
Ella Steenbergen - playing at the NSWCHSSA Football Girls Championships for the Riverina Secondary team at Rooty Hill - Starting 4/6/25 - 6/6/25
Also to all our students representing YHS at the Southern Slopes Zone athletics carnival on Wednesday 28/5/25 at Temora. - YOUNG HIGH SCHOOL
Getting ready for the Cherry Cup
In the latest results the Greater Newcastle won their quarter–final but lost their semi–final.
In the Women’s competition the Riverina Murray side lost both their sectional games.
They lost to the very strong Metro South–West side by 73 shots and lost to Hunter Valley by eight shots.
In the latest results the Metro South–West side has won their quarter–final and semi–final and will play Metro North–West in the final.
Players are advised that there are details on the notice board concerning the Club Fours Championship.
There are also details for the Riverina Murray Fours Championships for 2025–26.
CLIFF TRAYNOR
Working Bee Saturday:
A working Bee will be held this Saturday May 31 from 2.00pm at the Sawpit Gully Hockey Fields to make sure everything is ready for the Cherry Cup on Sunday.
If you can spare some time we’d love to see you there. Many hands make light work. Round 4 of the Winter Competition:
Two thrilling games packed with talent, determination, and plenty of standout moments.
Every player le it all on the eld in pursuit of victory.
The Redbacks came away with the win, though the nal score didn’t quite re ect the strong e ort and skill shown by the Penguins.
Meanwhile, DTS and the Vikings battled it out in a tense contest that ended in a hardfought 0–0 draw.
Well done to all teams for putting on a great show!
Redbacks defeated Penguins 4-0
Goal Scorers: Tom Wills, Luke
Well done to all teams and Thank you to the umpires: Luke Cosgrove, Joshua Dunk, Michael Adams and Michael Skillen.
A reminder next week is a general bye - so we’ll see you at the Cherry Cup.
YOUNG COMBINED HOCKEY ASSOCIATION
Pickleball gaining momentum in Young
A growing group of locals are enjoying the fast-paced fun of pickleball each Friday morning at the PCYC, with sessions running from 9.30 to 11.30am.
Currently attracting between 12 to 14 players, both men and women, the sessions offer a social, light-hearted atmosphere where newcomers are warmly welcomed.
Participants enjoy the mix of gentle exercise, laughs, and friendly competition, with even a few visitors from Queensland and Victoria joining in while passing through.
Pickleball, o en described as a cross between tennis and table tennis, is played on a smaller court using a paddle similar to a large table tennis bat.
“Two courts can t sideways on a basketball court,” Bill Kearney said.
“It’s good for gentle exercise and encour-
ages mobility and coordination.”
The group emphasises that the focus is on having fun rather than competing.
“We play socially, and games are short, only going up to eleven points, so it’s not over-stressful,” Bill said.
“Anyone interested would be welcome to come and give it a go.”
With hopes of expanding the group, locals are encouraged to come along and have a look. “We’re anxious to grow the group,” Bill said.
“You’d be welcome to drop by and check it out or even look it up on YouTube to get an idea of how it works.”
Whether you’re looking for a fun way to stay active or simply want to meet new people, Friday morning pickleball at the PCYC might just be the perfect t.
Cosgrove, Edwina Planten and
Round six done and dusted as the Pickers prepare for Temora
LEAGUE TAG: Junee 48 - 0 Young
A huge welcome to our new Label A League Tag coach Emma Wark and a huge thank you to Dean for their hard work with the girls, outstanding e ort.
The Diesels a bit strong for us today but our girls were awesome.
UNDER 18s: Junee 14 - 36 Young Way to go Pickers, keep it up!
Tries to Callum Hewitt x 2, Edward Maloney, Riley Bowerman, Jacob McKinnon and Brody Coble.
Jack Woods x 6 conversions.
CHERRYBOMBS: Junee 16 - 8 Young
Super impressed Cherry Bombs!
Our Piercy and Co tackle girls really put it to the Diesels today.
Getting stronger each week but really upped the intensity today.
Well done girls!
Tries: Krystal Taylor and Charlotte Gray.
RESERVE GRADE: Junee 4 - 22 Young
The CMac Concreting Reggie’s got the job done with a 22 - 4 win over the Diesels.
Outstanding Pickers!
Tries: Brody Smith x2, Charlie Corcoran x2 and Peni Tokarua.
Brody Smith 1 x conversion.
FIRST GRADE: Junee 30 - 28 Young
Not the nish we wanted.
Heads up Pickers!
Tries: Matthew Murray, Matthew Noakes, Aborosio Navori x2 and Isaac MatalaveaBooth.
Thomas Demeio x 3 conversions.
THIS WEEKEND at Nixon Park, Temora:
First Grade vs Temora Dragons 2.35pm Reserve Grade vs Temora 1.20pm Cherrybombs vs Temora 12.10pm Under 18s vs Temora 11am League Tag vs Temora 10am
Club Triples decided at the Boorowa Ex Services Club
On a balmy Sunday the Boorowa Ex Services Bowling Club Triples was decided. In the rst semi nal Ruth Bon eld, Greg Thurtell and Tim Bon eld defeated Barbara West, John Bomham and Michael Munn over two sets, 11-4 and 7-9. They won the tie breaker 1-0 to progress to the nal.
In the second semi- nal Sam Longley, Bill Buckingham and Shane Foote defeated Lisa Arber, John Piper and Darryl Murphy 10-9 and 11-7.
The nal between Shane Foote and Tim Bon eld could have gone either way with Tim winning the rst set 10-5 and Shane winning the second 11-8, however, Shane managed to take out the tie breaker 1-0.
Congratulations Shane, Bill and Sam. JOHN DYMOCK
Farrier Cup returns to Young
On Sunday the long lost Farrier Cup returned to Young Croquet Club.
The cup was formed in 1994, with the eye catching trophy to be played for each year with a team representing 12 players, between Young and Queynbeyan.
This was all ne until 2004 when it suddenly stopped, not to be seen again until it was found in Queanbeyan 12 months ago.
Through conversations between team captains, Ann Cli on from Queanbeyan and Leonia Druitt from Young, it was decided to kick it o again under a di erent format with eight players, to be played over two alternate Sundays, with advantage handicaps.
This proved to be most successful.
The main reason being that both clubs had graduated from association croquet to the now popular golf croquet.
My belief is that both clubs had lost interest in association and had gradually changed to golf croquet.
When I, myself, started playing in 2003 it was the done thing to play golf croquet.
With eight players participating from both clubs and two kitchen hands in Judy Honeyman and Nancy Tomlinson and Shirley Close in charge of the scoreboard, as well as Leona and Sue producing beautifully homemade soup which was really appreciated by the visitors, it was a fantastic event.
To be noticed in the plaques on the Farrier Cup trophy, most of the winners were Young, which will now also be added for 2025.
From the club notice board: Nominations please for the Club Doubles from June 1 to June 26.
Can Assist day is on June 21, 2025.
Weekly playing times are 9am on Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays and 1pm on Sundays.
SHIRLEY CLOSE
George Tooke Shield washed out
Rugby League players and enthusiasts will have to wait until this weekend for the next games in the George Tooke Shield. The Weather over the weekend led to a competition-wide postponement for all games.
The CRRL posted an article to their website at 1pm on Friday saying, “Due to ongoing weather conditions and widespread ground closures across Canberra and surrounding regions, all CRRL xtures - both seniors and juniors - scheduled for this weekend have been either cancelled or postponed.”
“George Tooke Shield (Round 4): As there is no washout round scheduled for the GTS competition, all Men’s and League Tag fixtures have been declared a washout.”
With the weather forecast for this weekend, particularly Saturday looking a lot better, the comp should kick off again this Saturday with the Rovers playing the Snowy River Bears at 2:30pm at the Boorowa Showground, and the Harden Hawks facing the Bungendore Tigers at the Mick Sherd oval in Bungendore at 2:30pm.
Good Luck to both teams this weekend.
Bill Buckingham, Shane Foote and Sam Longley won the Club Triples at Boorowa Ex Services Club. PHOTO: Supplied.
Young Croquet Club has won the 2025 Farrier Cup from Queanbeyan with the return of the competition. PHOTOS: Supplied.
The Cherrybombs put up a good fight on field last weekend against Junee. PHOTOS: Young Cherrypickers RLFC.
Ladies play a 4BBB stableford
On Wednesday May 21, the ladies at the Young Golf Club played a 4BBB Stableford. Winners on the day were Trish Miller and Susan Sinclair from Grenfell 43 with the runners-up Leanne Slater and Lorraine Regan on 42.
Nearest The Pins in B Grade were sponsored by Elegant Timbers, Shutters and Blinds and was won by Estelle Roberts while in C Grade it was sponsored by Uplands P/L and won by Cathy Marshall.
Ball winners on the day were Cathy Marshall 35 six balls, Joy McCormick 34 four balls, Elise Bunny 34 three balls, Noela Hardman 34 two balls and Lorraine Regan 33, Pammie McCloy 32, Leanne Slater 32, Karen HamiltonGibbs 32, Trish Miller 32 and Estelle Roberts 31 with one ball each.
played a 4BBB Stableford, sponsored by Young Ser vices Club, with many lady visitors.
Winners on the day were Jackie Sheridan and Trish Miller on 43 with Leanne Slater and Alison Kirkpatrick from Federal on 42 as runners up.
On Sunday the Ladies Open Tournament, spon -
sored by SWS Bank, was
There were 38 ladies who
dagai, Bonnie Doon, Cowra, Yass, Grenfell and Boorowa.
Thank you SWS Bank for your sponsorship.
DIV 1:
Scratch winner - Alison Kirkpatrick (Federal) 85
Scratch runner-up - Helen
Spencer 89 Keevil 71nett
Michele Blizzard 72 nett Stableford winner - Jean ette Elliot (Harden) 35 pts
Visitor - Janine Gould (Federal) 32 pts
Longest drive – 14th - Rachel Dorman
Nearest the Pin – 17th - Karen Nothard (Federal)
DIV 2:
Scratch winner - Jackie
Scratch runner-up - Natalie
Handicap winner - Helen
Handicap runner-up - Lisa
Darke (Bonnie Doon) 77 nett
Stableford winner - Noela Hardman 30 pts
Visitor - Judy Gorton (Temora) 28 pts
Longest drive – 14th - Lisa Darke
Trio are winners with a massive 315 points at Young Golf Club
The Saturday event was a Best Three Stableford Multiplier sponsored by Phil Mitchell, Ben Dean and Hamblins Pharmacy.
The winners were Mitch Cameron, Ben Baker, Jack Nicolls and Sam Davidson with a massive 315 points.
Runners up were Jim Brewster, Grant Harding, Ray Hargraves and Michael Smith with 199 points.
The Terry Brothers secret birdie hole was the 6th and was won by David Hamblin.
The Watson Toyota NTP on the 7th was won by Michael Smith and the 17th was won by Michael Ashton.
The Pro Pin on the 7th was won by Michael Smith and he receives a voucher for $83.
The Deluxe Blinds and Shutters NTP on the 13th was won by Jim Brewster and the 16th was won by Gary Anderson.
The Deluxe Blinds and Shutters Eagles nest jackpot of $120 on the rst was not won and will be $140 next week.
The Ian Page Bricklaying card draw was won by Trevor Major.
Balls went down 34 points and there were 52 players.
Upcoming events:
Nearest the Pin – 16thJenny Twarloh (Boorowa)
DIV 3:
Scratch winner - Cathy Marshall 101
Scratch runner-up - Louise Hu on (Gundagai) 106
Handicap winner - Janelle Chapman (Yass) 77 nett
Handicap runner-upMarg Kinlyside 78 nett
Stableford winner - Amber Roles 31 pts
Visitor - Carmel Strangio (Federal)
Longest drive – 14thJanelle Chapman (Yass)
Nearest the Pin – 7thCathy Marshall Well done, everyone! Next Saturday is a single Stableford sponsored by Cachewise, Justine and Simon Makeham.
On Sunday, a luncheon has been organised to celebrate ‘Zero’ birthdays. Enjoy!
Players competed in a stableford event at the Harden Country Club on Saturday. Well done to all golfers that competed and good to see visitors playing in Harden’s competition.
RESULTS:
Saturday 7th June is the Cooltech Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Monthly Medals.
Saturday 14th June is a “Two Up Four Ball” (Nine holes best ball/Nine holes aggregate) sponsored by Grant
Saturday 31st is the Australian Gender Neutral Championships for Red, White and Blue Tees sponsored by El egant Timber Shutters and Blinds.
The Wednesday Medley was won by Mark Flynn with 40 points and he won 12 balls. Runner up was Cameron Clark (9 balls) with 39 points from Adrian Hanrahan (7 balls) with 38 points on a countback from Brett Scelly (5 balls), John Beahan (3
Round two of darts played in Young
balls) and Carol Hunter (2 balls).
The Pro Pin was won by David Hamblin and he won a $48 voucher.
Balls went down to 31 points and there were 65 players.
The Friday medley was washed out and will return
Tipperary Golf Club
Tuesday’s two man ambrose was won by Barry Hazlegrove and Lindsay Sheather with 29 nett.
Runners up were Terry Casey and David Jasprizza 38.5 nett.
Sunday was also a two person ambrose.
Geo Nott and Rod Pratt came in rst with 53 nett, second going to Thadem Davies and Cecil Finley 53 3/4 nett.
Geo Nott had an eagle on the 18th.
The Kyle McGovern Electrical Sunday medley was not played and the Watson Toyota secret birdie jackpot is $30 next Sunday.
The Sunday morning Social Club were on tour and will return on Sunday.
CRAIG WATSON
Birdies went to Geo and Rod and Jake and David one each.
Thadem Davies and Cecil had two birdies.
Cecil and Thadem had a birdie gobble and also two gobbles.
Nigel Willett and Richard Dennis had two gobbles.
Geo Nott had a hole in one on the 18th hole, well done Geo . Don’t spend it all at once.
Sponsor of the week T and D’s Produce. Sunday will be the monthly medals.
VERA MCMILLAN
PAMMIE MCCLOY
Alison Kirkpatrick (Federal), Leanne Slater, Trish Miller and Jackie Sheridan.
Best three multiplier sectional winners Mick Ashton, Darce Whinam, Gary Anderson and co-sponsor David Hamblin. Supplied.
A champion of champions event
Boorowa Gun Club recently hosted the Central Zone Champion of Champions event for 2025.
As it was a Zone event we saw contingents from a number of other clubs in the region.
Thirty six competitors in all were in attendance for our last Autumn competition.
The rst event of the day was the 25 Target Club Handicap event sponsored by J and A Geotech testing Canberra.
First place in the handicap and skinning the event was Marcus Fielden with a score of 24/25.
Three Shooters were tied for the other two places all having shot 23/25.
Darren Churchill, Simon Smith and William Myburgh had to shoot o for second and third place with Darren taking second 23/25 (11/11) and Simon taking third place on 23/25 (10/11).
The main event of the day was the 75 target Central Zone Champion of Champions, Championship Event.
This event consisted of 25 targets Double Barrel, 25 targets Single Barrel and 25 targets Point Score all shot from 18 metres.
The overall winner of the Champion of Champions and proud owner of the Sash was Steven gentle with a very respectable score of 121/125. First place in AA grade was Adam Brown on 118/125.
Second place in AA grade was shared between Gil Neziz and David Caccioppoli both tied on 113/125.
The winner of A grade was Chris Oehm with a score of 109/125 and second place went to Frank Bartolo on 108/125.
The best in B grade was Gregory Madill with a score of 107/125 and second in B grade was Ros Bradford with a 102/125.
The C grade competition was won by a shooter who was having a cracking day, Darren Churchill had already taken second place in the handicap and followed it up taking out C grade with a solid 105/125.
Floyd Cummings was hot
on his heels to take 2nd in C grade with a 101/125.
The overall High Gun for the day was won by Steven Gentle with a score for the day of 143/150.
The ladies High Gun was won by Ros Bradford with a score of 123/150 and the Veterans High Gun was won by David Caccioppoli with a score of 135/150.
We would like to thank our hard working committee members and volunteers who make these weekends possible but especially Rex Murphy, Sadie Murphy, Justin Smith, Alison Smith, Giulio Sera n, Geo Mason, Chris Oehm, Patty Boulding and Lucy Churchill.
If you are not currently a
competitive or social member at Boorowa Gun Club, have you ever thought of having a go?
One of the best ways to become involved in the shooting sports is to attend your local club.
If you are interested in having a try at Clay Target Shooting, Boorowa Gun Club is open for practice for members and beginners every Tuesday evening from 5.00 till 7.00pm (weather permitting).
All Ages and abilities are welcome at the clubhouse, all people aged 12 years and up may participate.
All children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
whilst at the club.
Photo ID and some paperwork must be completed for adults if you intend to participate, or if you are bringing a minor to the club with the intention to participate. All you will need to bring is some good at soled shoes preferably with a leather upper.
If you need glasses for long distance vision this is also needed.
Dress for outside conditions.
The club is located on Ballyryan road Boorowa approximately 2km past the showgrounds, look for the Red Range ags, and pop in and say hello.
